Two Wide-Bore Intravenous Lines Are Placed, and Intravenous Fluids Are

question 61

Multiple Choice

Two wide-bore intravenous lines are placed, and intravenous fluids are administered.  Which of the following is the best next step in management of this patient?

• A)Administration of uterine relaxants
• B)Administration of uterotonics
• C)Emergent laparotomy
• D)Manual replacement of the uterus
• E)Removal of the placenta

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Definitions:

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

A hormone produced during pregnancy by the developing embryo and the placenta to support fetal growth.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that is involved in the production of progesterone, essential for maintaining pregnancy.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play an essential role in the development and maintenance of female characteristics and reproductive systems.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy.